1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 355 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1989 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
| Model | Tickford | Estate |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
